HR Advisor – Chester (Full‑time, £35‑40k)

About the role

The client is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to provide comprehensive HR support across the Chester office and occasional other locations. Working independently, you will partner with managers to shape the employee experience throughout the full employment lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver practical HR guidance on employee relations, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and performance cases.
• Manage recruitment processes from advertising to appointment, and coordinate onboarding, inductions and probation reviews.
• Review, update and ensure compliance of HR policies, procedures and documentation with UK employment legislation.
• Coordinate learning and development programmes, maintain training records and support performance discussions.
• Maintain HR systems, produce workforce reports, monitor absence and turnover, and liaise with payroll providers.

Required profile

• Previous experience as an HR Advisor, HR Generalist or similar role with a strong understanding of UK employment law.
• Proven ability to handle employee relations cases independently and coach managers on people management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent practical experience) is essential.
• Experience working as a standalone HR professional or supporting multiple office sites is advantageous.